Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to Rui Patrício’s retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo paid a heartfelt tribute to Rui Patricio after the announcement of the sporting retirement of the legendary Portuguese goalkeeper.
Cristiano Ronaldo sous le maillot d’Al Nassr
Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo welcomed the announcement of Rui Patricio’s retirement, paying tribute to the Portuguese goalkeeper’s exceptional career and his commitment while wearing the national jersey. The keeper, who is bringing 19 years of professional football to an end, made his decision official via a post shared on the Portuguese national team’s Instagram page.
Shortly after, Ronaldo, 40, captain of the Seleção, wanted to send him a personal message:
“ Thank you for everything, Rui! Congratulations on your career! ” A major figure in Portuguese football, Rui Patricio has played 108 matches with the national team since his first appearance in 2010. At club level, he went on to represent Sporting CP, Wolverhampton, Roma, and Atalanta, before finishing his career at Al-Ain, in the United Arab Emirates.